Cargo Operations

Our commitment to you

Through key initiatives such as developing a Pacific Northwest rail strategy and improving access for all modes of transportation, we strive for greater visibility of shipment status and managing gateway performance through mutually-agreed upon metrics.

Export Receiving Dates

The ERDs are compiled from terminal websites and updated once a day at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Subsequent changes to the information will be captured the following day.

Drayage Company Directory

Find drayage providers serving our North and South harbors. Not on the list? Get added.

Breakbulk Quote

We serve a wide range of breakbulk customers from both European and Asian markets with cargo varying from construction and mining equipment to rail cars and helicopters. Get a quote.

Clean Truck Program

All trucks serving our international container terminals must now have a registered RFID tag and a 2007 (or newer) engine, or a certified equivalent emission control system. Learn more about updates to the program.

Terminal Appointment Rules

View the policies and rules for making an appointment for container pick up or drop off at the international terminals in Seattle and Tacoma.

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Resources

Traffic and Construction

WSDOT Traffic
SDOT Traffic

Heavy Haul Corridors

Tacoma Heavy Haul Map
Seattle Heavy Haul Map

Safety

WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services